Classrooms Ready Monday at New School Addition
Architect A G Barnes told public school board members at a special meeting that four of the 12 room addition would be ready for occupancy Monday September 28. The board acted after concerns about slow progress and appointed Doug Manning to fill Monty Root’s seat, with Manning serving until December 31, 1980. Color schedules for the addition were reviewed and finalized.
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A. G. Barnes
Doug Man‘sing
Monty Root
Rockwood
Manning
Wall
Roots
Crossing Signals Installed at Main Street CNR Crossing
Workers installed cement foundations for new signal boxes after approval by the CNR and Department of Transport. The signals come after a coroner’s jury recommended improvements following the death of C Boylan, an employee at the Disston Saw plant in Acton killed by a CNR locomotive. The system will warn drivers approaching from the north and south as they ascend the rise to cross the tracks.
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Council
C.N.R
C.N R
Department of Transport
C. Boylan
Disston Saw
Acton
H. Peal
E. Pope
BD. Rachlin
Acton Boulevard
North End
Acton Public School Board
Reeve J. Greer
Oakville Humane Society
Department of Highways
Corneil
Acton Fall Fair Draws 9000 In Crowded Weekend
Acton Agricultural Society held its 47th fall fair with 9000 attendees over Saturday's two shows and a night program. Paid attendance reached 6000 plus 1000 exhibitor and school passes. Highlights included the Central Ontario Aberdeen Angus Show, a robust industrial display by local firms, and student parade awards.
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Acton
The
Agricultural Society
Happy Fair Board
Walt Woodburn
Norm Turner
Mr. Bennett
Ken Allen
M. Z. Bennett
Robert Little
Mra. Greve Reid
St. Jonos
Ceeverm
Wv PonUng
Stan Darling
Burks Falla
Ontario Associai of Agricultural Societies
Ontario
Acton Park
Agricultural Society, Council
Board of Parks Management
Acton Agricultural Society
Central
Aberdeen
Angua Club
Don Edwards
Watford
Stanley Darling
Burks Falls
Ontario Agricultural Society
Lloyd McEnery
Acton Foi
Mr. Darling
Acton council urged to reject air pollution by law
United Packinghouse Workers of America Local 479 protests Acton by law proposed to curb tanning odors arguing it would cripple Beardmore and Co. operations, reduce wages and taxes, and halt industrial growth. They urge council to reject the measure as economic ruin and end to Acton’s expansion. Harold Coxe, president, Local 470, submits the note.
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United, Packinghouse Workers of America
United Packinghouse Workers of America
Beardmore and Co
Acton
Beardmore
Ontario
Eam Harold Coxe
Presid
Acton Council Considers Air Pollution By law Objection Urged
Beardmore and Company protest Acton Town Council deliberations on an air pollution by law aimed at the firm. They cite odour control efforts and cooperation with Ontario Water Reg agency, urging the council to abandon the by law and seek dialogue with industry. The Acton Chamber of Commerce supports protesting the measure and asks to be informed when the issue is discussed again.
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Acton
Air
Dr Berry
Vooge
Beardmore and Company
Ontarao Water Rean
Tus
Couneil
Actin 2We
Uas
Ontare
Beardmerr
We Beatty
Netal
Javor
Council
Disarters
Acton Council
Novallee
Rachlin
MeGeneme
Justice of the Pease
Conneillor E
Kas
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Ron
Emdenie
Glenica
Acton Council Renews OPP Contract Amid Comments
Unanimous approval renewed the Ontario Provincial Police contract with Acton. The new terms show a roughly 3780 dollar rise. Debate touched on crime levels and police coverage, with insistence on better lighting and budget limits for patrols and a police cruiser.
Election Date Changes Alter Nomination Night in Acton
Council approved shifting municipal nomination to the third Tuesday in November and moving election day to the first Tuesday in December. Nominees must qualify by nine oclock the day after nominations. The by law dates back to 1022 amended 1036.
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Reguber
Suesday
Caunell
Hamington
Guy
Acton
Tannery Odor ByLaw Sparks Hewing Debate at Council
A 24 member delegation opposed a planned odor control by law for Beardmore tannery, arguing the measure would threaten operations. The council hired a solicitor to draft the by law, with cautions about impact on employment and fears of plant closure. Representatives pressed for clear signatories and local impact before any action.
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Adom
Braid
Ho Lowe
Coxe
Gime
Lowe
Toronto
Yanesa
83S
Beardmore
House
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Joanne Wasowierz
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Bruce Bothwell
Bieye
Raymond Joieandra Mtingerland
Linde Ralato
Albert Leung
Elmira
Hawk
Montreal
Larry Selvenk
Petersburg
FE. Bralda and Son
Raad
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Streetaville
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Colbeck Bros
Valley
Wo. James
Malden
Birmus
Georgetown
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Hunssell Longatreet and Son
Belfountain
Gordon L. Berry
Binbrook Angus
Binbrook
John McKinnon
Milton
Harry AL Willis
Ross
Doug Kohler
Oakleigh Farm
Cayuga
Angus Manor Parma
Wilmott
Sena
Walmo Ferme
Millan
John Coburn
Hespeter
Abert Setling
Blotra
Wm. le Stephens
Woodbridge
R.A
Chamber of Commerce
Beardmores
Disston Saw Co
Acton Glove Comp
Acton Flour Mills
AP. Green
Marto Glove Co
Micra Plastics
Tyler Transport
Corea Shoe Co
Prous Motere
Actin Precision Engineering
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